Amanda Heller

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Central, SC 29630

803-***-****

ac1y7h@r.postjobfree.com

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/amanda-heller-6a0479141

Professional Objective:

Physician Assistant graduate seeking a full-time position in an orthopedic clinic that utilizes my skills, energy, and passion for providing quality patient-oriented care.

Education and Training:

Mercer University (2015-2017)

MMSc., Physician Assistant Studies

Atlanta, GA

Clinical Rotations:

General Surgery at Piedmont Newnan (4 weeks)

Internal Med Inpatient at Columbus Regional (4 weeks)

Behavioral Medicine (4 weeks)

Family Medicine at Good Samaritan Clinic (4 weeks)

Emergency Medicine at St. Francis Hospital (4 weeks)

Internal Med Outpatient at Sanus Medical (4 weeks)

Orthopedics at Peachtree Orthopedics (4 weeks)

Pediatrics at Carousel Pediatrics (4 weeks)

Women’s Health at Atlanta Women’s HC Specialists (4 weeks)

Dermatology at Atlanta Medispa & Surgery Center (4 weeks)

Family Medicine at Wellstar Health Park (4 weeks)

Proficient in:

Obtaining patient history, diagnosing medical problems as well as patient education, managing chronic health problems, ordering and reviewing lab results, administration and prescribing medications, closure of wounds via sutures, staples, and dermabond, wound care and dressing changes, wart removal, venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, interpreting x-rays, joint injections and aspirations, collection of cultures, arterial blood draws, CPR, placement of catheters, and Papanicolaou cytology smears.

Experience in:

Examination of eyes using fluoroscein staining and woods lamp, obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, casting and splinting, assisted respiration, endotracheal intubation, insertion and removal of chest tubes, and lumbar puncture.

Strengths: Self-motivated and committed to lifelong learning, diligence, attention to detail, and working well with colleagues and patients.

Clemson University (2009 – 2013 )

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

Dean’s List, Fall 2009 – Spring 2013

Cum Laude

Employment:

Medical Assistant

Doctor’s Care in Columbia, SC (08/2013 – 1/5/2014)

Medical office assistant in a high volume urgent care. Daily duties included performing vital signs, charting patients’ medical records, scheduling appointments, administering injections, changing wound dressings, removing sutures, eye and hearing examinations, and setting up for and assisting common patient procedures.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy in Irmo, SC (06/2009 – 08/2012)

Pharmacy Technician in one of the highest volume commercial pharmacies in the Columbia area. Daily duties included validating prescriptions and ensuring all information was complete and accurate, inputting prescriptions, resolving insurance issues, selecting the appropriate medications, counting, and measuring dosages to fill prescriptions, monitoring inventory, reconstituting suspension medications, answering patient questions and addressing customer service issues, and promoting patients’ drug compliance.

Intern

Lexington Orthopaedics in West Columbia, SC (01/2009 - 05/2009)

Daily activities included obtaining and recording patients’ medical histories, obtaining vital signs, assisting the doctor during patient examination and procedures, assisting in radiology, managing wound dressings, educating patients on appropriate daily exercises with or without resistance bands, administering injections, and assisting in casting and splinting.

Honors and Awards:

Godsey Matthews Honor Society

Certifications:

Current, Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Current, Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Current, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Current, Neonatal Resuscitation

2015, Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

2011, Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Memberships:

2015-present, Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants

2015-present, Student Member, Georgia Associations of Physician Assistants

2017-present, Student Member, South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

Volunteer Experience:

Good Samaritan Clinic volunteer

Migrant Farm Workers Project, 2016

Lazarus Health Day, 2016

Portal de Salud Hispanic Health Fair, 2015

Walgreens Flu Shot Clinic, 2015

Creepy Crawly 5k supporting the Good Samaritan Clinic, 2015

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